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4-Port Powerline 500 AV Adapter

TPL-4052E (Version v1.0R)

  • Networking over existing electrical lines
  • Connect four devices to the Ethernet ports
  • TRENDnet adapters auto-connect out of the box
  • Pre-encrypted for your convenience
  • Power Save mode reduces electrical consumption by 80%

TRENDnet's 4-Port Powerline 500 AV Adapter, model TPL-4052E, uses an electrical outlet to create a powerline network. Two adapters are needed to start a network. Connect network ready TVs, media players, game consoles, and computers to the four Ethernet ports. No CD installation required—encrypted TRENDnet adapters auto-connect out of the box.

Ease of Use

No CD Installation

Simply plug in the adapters—all TRENDnet adapters auto-connect out of the box

Cross Compatible

Works with all TRENDnet Powerline 500 and 200 adapters

Encryption

Pre-Encrypted

For your convenience the adapter arrives pre-encrypted

Sync Button

Press the Sync button to change existing encryption keys

Performance

Powerline 500

Powerline networking over existing electrical lines

Whole Home Coverage

Connects over electrical lines for distances of up to a 5000 square foot home

Four Ports

Connect up to four devices to the four Ethernet ports

Energy Savings

Power Save mode reduces electrical consumption by up to 80%

Standards
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.3x
  • IEEE 1901/HomePlug AV
Device Interfaces
  • 4 x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports
  • Sync button
  • Status LEDs
  • Power prong
  • A: North America Type B (NEMA 5–15)
  • EU: Euro Type C (CEE 7/16)
  • UK : United Kingdom Type G (BS 1363)
Powerline Data Rate
  • Up to 500 Mbps**
Powerline Range
  • Up to 300 m over electrical lines
Frequency Band
  • 2 - 50 MHz
Encryption
  • 128-Bit AES encryption
Compatibility
  • Optional software utility: Windows® 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and XP
Special Features
  • Power Save Mode
  • Auto-connects to other TRENDnet Powerline adapters
Power
  • Input: 100 - 240 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz
  • Consumption: Active mode: 4 Watts (max.),Standby mode: 0.5 Watts (max.)
Operating Temperature
  • 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F)
Operating Humidity
  • Max 90% non-condensing
Certifications
  • CE
  • FCC
  • HomePlug AV
Dimensions
  • A: 105 x 75 x 57 mm (4.1 x 3.0 x 2.2 in.)
  • EU: 105 x 75 x 73 mm (4.1 x 3.0 x 2.87 in.)
  • UK: 105 x 75 x 65 mm (4.1 x 3.0 x 2.56 in.)
Weight
  • A: 147 g (5.2 oz)
  • EU: 170 g (6.0 oz)
  • UK: 159 g (5.6 oz)
Warranty
  • 3-year limited

PACKAGE CONTENTS
  • TPL-4052E
  • Quick Installation Guide
  • CD-ROM (Utility & User's Guide)
  • Network cable (1.5 m/5 ft.)

* Maximum of 8 adapters (nodes) recommended for streaming video across your network
** 500 Mbps is the maximum physical Powerline data rate. Data throughput may vary by circuit wire condition overheads
*** Powerline communication works only single area electric circuit. (Usually controlled by a single power breaker.)
**** Power strip, GFCI outlets and AFCI circuit breakers will degrade Powerline network signals.

All references to speed are for comparison purposes only. Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein.

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